Naruto - Page 2

*Prowler* · 09-15-2014, 07:48 PM

Watched the first 13 episodes back in 2007. Despite liking them at the time, didn't bother continuing with the show. Judging from reviews and comments, I haven't missed much by not fully watching Naruto. Been told the manga is a lot better, but I can't be bothered to pick it up. One Piece already occupies my time.

*ssjup81* · 09-15-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

The difference though is that Dragonball's "filler" was, pretty often, extending a fight. [Disregarding the whole Garlic Jr saga.]

Yeah, because the release of the manga and anime was too close in general so they found ways to pad it out. Dragon Ball had the same issue, so it wasn't just a Z thing.

Sailor Moon had padding in its own way too done in the way of Monster of the Week syndrome. That's how they padded that series out.

Peanut · 09-15-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

I don't feel like OP's done anything interesting since

Spoiler:

Not there yet. I've only kept up with the anime since the beginning of Sabaody. I'm only kidding around, anyways. I have zero interest in most anime/manga. One Piece is kinda my one and only, so I don't have a horse in this race. I couldn't speak to you intelligently about any of this sh*t, because I haven't seen any of it.

I can tell you that I think Dragonball anything is dumb as f*ck and have since I was a kid. I'm sure that's significant enough to get some people mad at me.

As far as Naruto goes, I've heard that it pretty much operates on a cycle that constantly repeats itself. No idea if that's true.

*CyberCubed* · 09-15-2014, 07:55 PM

Dragonball and Z are fun because they practically invented the genre. It may be plagued with some dire filler during the fights, but its basically superheros for Japan.

Also I love the fact that its a classic/vintage anime now, since it began in the 80's and ended by 1995. Its hard to believe how old it is and still holds up for the most part.

*BabyTurtles* · 09-15-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

Watch/read One Piece instead, you f*cking heathens.

But for real, Naruto is for kids. Let em' be!

why can't I like both??

Peanut · 09-15-2014, 08:04 PM

You can, bud. I was only joking around!

All this sh*t is silly fun in its own way. Whatever you like is up to your tastes! It's all good!

Except DBZ. That sh*t's boring and duuuuumb.

*Netkeeper* · 09-15-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

Yeah, because the release of the manga and anime was too close in general so they found ways to pad it out. Dragon Ball had the same issue, so it wasn't just a Z thing.

Sailor Moon had padding in its own way too done in the way of Monster of the Week syndrome. That's how they padded that series out.

Uh... I'm saying their version of filler was just extending a fight, instead of creating meaningless stories.

Not saying Naruto did that. I don't know. I didn't watch the anime beyond the first episode. Read some of the manga and I gave it two chances, it just didn't interest me. The only character I liked was Kakashi.

*MrTMNT2012* · 09-15-2014, 08:10 PM

One Piece is BY FAR the best written in the Shounen line-up. Great characters, great story and great dilemmas. Just a shame the Anime is so mistreated with mostly terrible animation...

Hell, even Dragon Ball Z to its credit, found a way to make an unpredictable yet satisfying ending with the Majin Buu Saga.

Naruto's final arc is abysmal.

*CyberCubed* · 09-15-2014, 08:13 PM

What about Sailor Moon? Haven't watched it since I was a kid, but how does that fare?

*ssjup81* · 09-15-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

Uh... I'm saying their version of filler was just extending a fight, instead of creating meaningless stories.

Not saying Naruto did that. I don't know. I didn't watch the anime beyond the first episode. Read some of the manga and I gave it two chances, it just didn't interest me. The only character I liked was Kakashi.

Oh I see what you mean.

From what I recall, the filler eps in Naruto were standalone eps, like the ep where Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke were trying to unmask Kakashi. I thought it was hilarious.

*ssjup81* · 09-15-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

What about Sailor Moon? Haven't watched it since I was a kid, but how does that fare?

What do you mean? In what way?

Sailor Moon only had two filler arcs, really, which was mentioned on the first page of this thread in a post directed at you.

*Allio* · 09-16-2014, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

What about Sailor Moon? Haven't watched it since I was a kid, but how does that fare?

Manga is better

pharaohyami5000 · 09-16-2014, 10:47 AM

Eh. For Sailor Moon, I prefer the Classic anime. The BGM is so good, Naru recieved more screentime other than being one of the informants, and other than Super S and the absent Sailor Saturn transformation, I really enjoyed the series. Manga is also good, but I'm kind of puzzled of the last Acts.

Naruto, I've... not shown interest in it. Especially since Shippuden, from what I read, is on stalling mode with nothing of interest. Man, anime these days I feel they're trying to top in episode numbers. Is Dragonball on the top of number of episodes, or did that belong to Detective Conan/Case Closed (I think it's called)?

*Allio* · 09-16-2014, 03:22 PM

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*ssjup81* · 09-18-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Allio

Manga is better

I second this. IMO, both Mamoru and ChibiUsa were better portrayed in the manga. I truly dislike ChibiUsa's character for the anime but adore her for the manga.

*Prowler* · 09-18-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

I second this. IMO, both Mamoru and ChibiUsa were better portrayed in the manga. I truly dislike ChibiUsa's character for the anime but adore her for the manga.

Never mind Mamoru and Chibiusa. Sailor Mars' manga incarnation is a lot better than her anime one.

*Allio* · 09-18-2014, 10:34 AM

I also thought the live action show wasn't too bad, considering it was suppose to be "what if Sailor Moon was a toku" especially when you saw some of the monster designs... It's a nice adaptation that tries to do it's own thing

*MrTMNT2012* · 09-18-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

Except DBZ. That sh*t's boring and duuuuumb.

How is DBZ boring and dumb?

*ssjup81* · 09-18-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Never mind Mamoru and Chibiusa. Sailor Mars' manga incarnation is a lot better than her anime one.

Ironically, Naoko herself felt that Rei's manga portrayal wouldn't have worked in the anime at the time and liked it. I prefer her manga counterpart too.

Any idea how she's being portrayed for Crystal?

*Prowler* · 09-18-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

Ironically, Naoko herself felt that Rei's manga portrayal wouldn't have worked in the anime at the time and liked it. I prefer her manga counterpart too.

Any idea how she's being portrayed for Crystal?

Well, the anime made all of the inner senshi a tad more immature. Usagi was more capable and responsible in the manga, per example. There was not much of a difference between Minako's, Ami's and Makoto's anime and manga incarnations from what I remember. Although Minako acted different in the first season than she did for the rest of the anime. Weird...

I have not watched it yet. I'll just wait until it's over and gets fully subbed. How faithful is it to the manga?

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09-18-2014, 10:34 AM	#37
Allio Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,208	I also thought the live action show wasn't too bad, considering it was suppose to be "what if Sailor Moon was a toku" especially when you saw some of the monster designs... It's a nice adaptation that tries to do it's own thing __________________

09-15-2014, 07:48 PM	#21
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Watched the first 13 episodes back in 2007. Despite liking them at the time, didn't bother continuing with the show. Judging from reviews and comments, I haven't missed much by not fully watching Naruto. Been told the manga is a lot better, but I can't be bothered to pick it up. One Piece already occupies my time.

09-15-2014, 07:55 PM	#24
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,886	Dragonball and Z are fun because they practically invented the genre. It may be plagued with some dire filler during the fights, but its basically superheros for Japan. Also I love the fact that its a classic/vintage anime now, since it began in the 80's and ended by 1995. Its hard to believe how old it is and still holds up for the most part.

09-15-2014, 08:04 PM	#26
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	You can, bud. I was only joking around! All this sht is silly fun in its own way. Whatever you like is up to your tastes! It's all good! Except DBZ. That sht's boring and duuuuumb.

09-15-2014, 08:13 PM	#29
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,886	What about Sailor Moon? Haven't watched it since I was a kid, but how does that fare?

09-16-2014, 10:47 AM	#33
pharaohyami5000 Thug Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 83	Eh. For Sailor Moon, I prefer the Classic anime. The BGM is so good, Naru recieved more screentime other than being one of the informants, and other than Super S and the absent Sailor Saturn transformation, I really enjoyed the series. Manga is also good, but I'm kind of puzzled of the last Acts. Naruto, I've... not shown interest in it. Especially since Shippuden, from what I read, is on stalling mode with nothing of interest. Man, anime these days I feel they're trying to top in episode numbers. Is Dragonball on the top of number of episodes, or did that belong to Detective Conan/Case Closed (I think it's called)?